Program Manager, Director - Cancer Research exp (Job 1328)

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

 

Overview 

DLH seeks a dynamic and visionary Project Director (PD) to serve as the scientific and operational lead for a major, long-standing federally funded cohort study investigating environmental and genetic risk factors for cancer and other chronic diseases. The Project Director is responsible for end-to-end contract execution: leading multidisciplinary teams, collaborating directly with government Principal Investigators, and ensuring delivery of complex, protocol-driven research activities, including participant engagement, biospecimen management, data operations, and outcome validation. The PD operates at the intersection of executive project management and epidemiologic subject matter expertise, guiding study strategy, operational excellence, and scientific contribution throughout all phases of this nationally recognized research program. Beyond operational leadership, the PD is expected to bring an established professional network and the strategic acumen to identify, shape, and capture new contract opportunities that expand the organization’s public health research portfolio. 

Leadership Expectations 

The Project Director exemplifies executive leadership and strategic vision by: 

• Providing direction to internal and external teams 
• Maintaining mature, collaborative relationships with federal stakeholders 
• Communicating effectively and authoritatively with senior agency executives, scientific partners, and internal leadership to align project execution with evolving research objectives and organizational goals